Next by BLOM Bank is an application dedicated to the youth.

BLOM Bank s.a.l. · com.blombank.next

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.0.28 50.6 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v1.0.28 (10002008)
Updated: Feb 7, 2026 (8 months ago)
APK size: 50.6 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Finance (app)
Listed since: Feb 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 42 (8 sensitive)
Website: blombank.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Next is an app by BLOM Bank s.a.l. in the Finance category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.0.20, the APK grew from 15.9 MB to 50.6 MB. Since version 1.0.19, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 6.0. It asks for 42 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.0.23. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.0.28

General updates and improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

What is NEXT? The NEXT App offered to you by BLOM Bank takes you as a youngster to the next level. If you are between 12 and 25 years old, this is your opportunity to carry your own NEXT prepaid card and manage your money in a safe and secure manner. Download the NEXT App today and be part of the NEXT Program offering you the following features: o Check your NEXT card/wallet balance and track your daily spending within seconds o Recharge any touch/Alfa prepaid line instantly o Instantly send/receive money to/from any NEXT cardholder free of charge o Benefit from a list of exclusive discounts at our preferred partners o Live chat with our call center agents 24/7 for any inquiry o Send money to anyone in Lebanon using eCASH In addition, your NEXT App will allow you to: o Set your NEXT card safety and Internet limits o Stop and re-activate your NEXT card o Display your NEXT card transactions o Report a lost/stolen card o Give a nickname to your NEXT card o Define SMS Alerts for your NEXT card o Receive messages from the bank o Send feedback and comments o Check our ATM Locator And many more exciting features and offers to come…

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.0.19. Since v1.0.23 it requires Android 6.0+.

v1.0.28 LATEST Feb 7, 2026 50.6 MB TRUSTED v1.0.23 Aug 24, 2025 33.3 MB TRUSTED v1.0.20 Sep 3, 2024 15.9 MB TRUSTED v1.0.19 Sep 3, 2024 31.7 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Feb 7, 2026.
Certificate issued to “BLOM Bank sal” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 7, 2026
Validated against Google Play Feb 7, 2026
Signed byCN=BLOM Bank sal, OU=BLOM Bank sal, O=BLOM Bank sal, L=Beirut, ST=Beirut, C=LB
Signing certificate (SHA-1)C3:77:48:D9:71:46:5D:67:C6:3B:1A:38:53:21:06:98:F4:EC:9B:DE
File MD5be0c4dbb59da9a26d6e8d7e9d3152a77
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (3 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (42)

Next requests 42 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.blombank.next.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Manifest read phone state (custom) Manifest.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.blombank.next.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Camera any android.hardware.camera.any
Camera autofocus android.hardware.camera.autofocus
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone

Next APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Next for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 1.0.20 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.0.20 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Next APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is be0c4dbb59da9a26d6e8d7e9d3152a77.

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